PC is restarting

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  1. silent714

    silent714 Regular member

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    Hey, guys wanted to know if you can help. My sister's pc is restarting randomly. I switched the power supply and it still does it. I heard it can be a virus or problem with windows xp but it sometimes turns off then back on before it even boots windows.
     
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    faulty RAM probably.
     
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    Thanks I'll check it out.
     
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    check the can shaped silver topped capacitors on the motherboard that they are not domed as they are supposed to be flat topped.
     
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  5. SSDrifter

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    I have had this problem. From what i know it could be your RAM or your SMPS (Power supply thing). If you have by chance hit your PC case or dropped it could case this problem. I just bought a new case and the problem was over.
     
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    It can be your: CPU, CPU Fan (Dirty or Old), Faulty Hardware (Check PCI Slots), Virus, Corrupted OS, Power Supply. Good Luck!
     
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    Oh forgot, Try updating the BIOS.
     
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    SSDrifter, edit your sig to conform to forum specs ASAP. 173,260 bytes, 800x115 pixels.
    2. An image-only signature should be less than 50kb in size, and be at most 500 pixels wide and 200 pixels tall.
     
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    Thanks guys, I'll take all in to consideration. I dont live with my sister so I'll have to find out what the problem is next time i visit her. Now at least I can try to trouble shoot with the info. you guys gave me thanks. My dad is talking about buying a laptop for her lol. that girl is only 11 yrs. old damn is she spoiled. She might mess that up too.
     
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    Heh, I got my first PC when I was 11, didn't get another until I was nearly 16. Still, I made do..
     
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